8 Best Hill Stations In South India You Must Visit Before 2024 Ends

1. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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2. Munnar, Kerala

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3. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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4. Coorg, Karnataka

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5. Yercaud, Tamil Nadu

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6. Wayanad, Kerala

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7. Chikmagalur, Karnataka

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8. Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu

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